Connor D. Wolf

Connor D. Wolf

Staff Reporter

Connor Wolf is a business reporter at Transport Topics.


Business, Safety

ATA Announces America’s Road Team Captains for 2024-25

American Trucking Associations on Jan. 16 unveiled the 24 professional truck drivers who were selected to be part of the 2024-25 America’s Road Team.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
January 18, 2024
Business, Equipment

Trailer Orders Continue Sequential Improvements in December

U.S. trailer orders continued to improve sequentially despite falling well below their year-ago numbers in December, according to ACT Research.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
January 18, 2024
Business, Equipment

December Class 8 Orders Fall 12.5% After Short Rebound

North American Class 8 truck orders for December fell from the 2022 period and a short-lived rebound the previous month, according to ACT Research.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
January 10, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Bosch Bets on Hydrogen for EV Trucking Future

LAS VEGAS — Bosch has gone all-in on hydrogen, seeing it as a key pathway to making trucking more sustainable, executives at the company explained Jan. 8 during CES 2024.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
January 10, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, Global Freight

US Trucking Faces Downstream Effects From Suez Canal Attacks

A militant group that is attacking container vessels along the Suez Canal in Egypt is causing shipment disruptions that threaten to inflict downstream effects on the U.S. trucking sector.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
January 9, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Nikola Showcases Hydrogen Fuel Cell EV at CES

LAS VEGAS — Nikola Corp. showcased the range and maneuverability of its hydrogen fuel cell electric truck Jan. 7 during a test ride at CES 2024.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
January 8, 2024
Business, Safety

Driver Recruitment Success Hinges on Freight Turnaround

Experts are having a difficult time predicting the demand for professional truck drivers this year, saying it ultimately will hinge on an anticipated freight market turnaround. 

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
January 2, 2024
Business, Safety

Driver Recruitment Rolls On Amid 2023 Freight Downturn

The demand for professional truck drivers continued to show signs of activity this year despite an overall slowdown in the freight market.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
December 19, 2023
Government, Business

Wreaths Across America Salutes Critical Work of Truckers

ARLINGTON, Va. — Wreaths Across America showcased the critical work truck drivers do in support of its mission to honor fallen soldiers during its appreciation dinner Dec. 15.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
December 18, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Rush Enterprises Boss Anticipates Truck Sales Slowdown

SAN ANTONIO — Rush Enterprises CEO W.M. “Rusty” Rush anticipates a slowdown in truck sales next year, with the industry steadily catching up on its backlog of orders.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
December 14, 2023